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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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The General Manager is responsible for the full operational and commercial performance of the hotel, including rooms, F&B, and events. They will lead all departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences while managing budgets and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Candidates must have proven experience as a Hotel General Manager or senior Deputy in a quality hospitality environment with a strong background in weddings and F&B. Strong commercial awareness, leadership abilities, and knowledge of UK hospitality regulations are required.
The Villa Wrea Green is a beautiful 19th-century country house hotel set in the Lancashire countryside, offering 50 bedrooms, exceptional dining, weddings, and events. With a focus on warm, personalised hospitality, we pride ourselves on delivering memorable guest experiences in a unique and characterful setting.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to take full operational responsibility for The Villa Wrea Green.
In this role, you’ll lead all departments across the hotel, driving exceptional guest experiences while delivering strong commercial performance across rooms, food & beverage, and events. You’ll be a visible and hands-on leader, ensuring the hotel maintains its reputation as a leading countryside destination and wedding venue.
Oversee all day-to-day hotel operations including rooms, reception, restaurant, bar, weddings, events, and maintenance
Ensure compliance with all health & safety, food safety, and licensing regulations
Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and upkeep across the hotel and grounds
Create a culture of warm, personalised service that drives repeat business
Monitor guest feedback and reviews, implementing improvements to enhance reputation
Act as a visible host, especially during weddings, events, and peak service periods
Own and manage budgets, forecasts, and monthly P&L performance
Drive revenue across rooms, F&B, and events through pricing, upselling, and package development
Control payroll and costs while maintaining service excellence
Support marketing strategy across digital platforms, social media, and online travel agents
Build relationships with local businesses and partners to drive sales and visibility
Position The Villa as a leading hotel and wedding venue in the region
Recruit, lead, and develop Heads of Department across all functions
Create a positive, inclusive culture focused on performance and progression
Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development
Ensure full compliance with employment law, health & safety, and company policies
Lead audits and maintain accurate operational records
Protect hotel assets including people, property, and stock
Proven experience as a Hotel General Manager or senior Deputy in a quality hotel environment
Strong background in weddings, events, and food & beverage operations
Track record of delivering revenue growth and profit targets
Experience managing multi-department teams within hospitality
Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
Excellent leadership and communication abilities
Deep understanding of guest service standards within a high-quality hospitality setting
Knowledge of UK hospitality regulations and compliance requirements
Comfortable using hotel systems and interpreting performance data
Hands-on, visible leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Calm, solutions-focused, and decisive under pressure
Professional, personable, and able to represent the business confidently
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Pension and health insurance
22 days holiday, increasing with service
A 4 Star Country House Hotel with an award-winning 2 AA Rosetted Restaurant which specialises in Weddings & Events.
The Villa Wrea Green is a quaint country house hotel based in idyllic country side near Preston Lancashire. Set amidst rolling parkland, The Villa presents an imposing aspect from the sweeping private approach and, once inside, the beautifully planned accommodation certainly lives up to its promise, offering handsome, well-proportioned public spaces and luxuriously appointed bedrooms. Set in wonderful surroundings of the Lancashire countryside, The Villa is the perfect location for any occasion. The Villa’s historic appearance, well-equipped conference rooms, spacious restaurant & bar, pavilion marquee dedicated service ensure it is the perfect place to escape and relax, to do business and to create memories that will last a lifetime. Many visitors come to The Villa for its historic charm and splendid location, but they stay - and often return again and again - because of the warm hospitality and excellent personal service that they experience here. The hotel rooms are spacious and appointed to the highest standards, offering stylish, comfortable accommodation. All thirty one air-conditioned rooms feature superior en suite facilities and have been tastefully designed and furnished to create the ideal atmosphere for a relaxing visit. In addition, The Villa also offers two lovely suites and four fantastic state rooms, two of which have king size 4-posters and two have split-level mezzanine floors. All four have spectacular bathrooms with TV, surround sound system and high speed internet access.
Offices: The Villa Wrea Green, Moss Side Lane, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2PE, GB
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